- Cost of Living
- Sri Lanka
- India
- Colombo
- Ahmednagar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Colombo, Sri Lanka compared to Ahmednagar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 9% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 300 ₨ (₨128) | ₨100 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 675 ₨ (₨288) | ₨300 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 ₨ (₨151) | ₨100 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 ₨ (₨78) | ₨40 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 202 ₨ (₨86) | ₨54 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 249 ₨ (₨106) | ₨29 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 815 ₨ (₨347) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 309 ₨ (₨132) | ₨130 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 132 ₨ (₨56) | ₨29 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 183 ₨ (₨78) | ₨180 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,225 ₨ (₨522) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 220 ₨ (₨94) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ₨ (₨26) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 165% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 127,858 ₨ (₨54,510) | ₨12,607 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 60,478 ₨ (₨25,784) | ₨10,000 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,846 ₨ (₨3,771) | ₨2,000 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 36,730 ₨ (₨15,659) | ₨5,046 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,178 ₨ (₨7,323) | ₨4,000 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,423 ₨ (₨1,886) | ₨500 | + 277% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,635 ₨ (₨1,976) | ₨200 | + 888% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 71,301 ₨ (₨30,398) | ₨30,000 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,980 ₨ (₨9,371) | ₨10,000 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 534 ₨ (₨228) | ₨90 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 227 ₨ (₨97) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 77% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,476 ₨ (₨2,761) | ₨1,000 | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,245 ₨ (₨2,236) | ₨1,500 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,782 ₨ (₨4,597) | ₨1,500 | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,314 ₨ (₨2,266) | ₨1,500 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 30% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₨ (₨1,705,322) | ₨1,000,000 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 ₨ (₨51) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,500 ₨ (₨639) | ₨500 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 403 ₨ (₨172) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 1% cheaper than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 290 ₨ (₨123) | ₨300 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 567 ₨ (₨242) | ₨500 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,534 ₨ (₨654) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 699 ₨ (₨298) | ₨200 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 454 ₨ (₨194) | ₨125 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 420 ₨ (₨179) | ₨100 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 270 ₨ (₨115) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 127 ₨ (₨54) | ₨50 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 539 ₨ (₨230) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 21% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,503 ₨ (₨1,067) | ₨250 | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 ₨ (₨426) | ₨250 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,377 ₨ (₨1,014) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₨ (₨1,066) | ₨500 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 970 ₨ (₨414) | ₨100 | + 314% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 401 ₨ (₨171) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 ₨ (₨85) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 84,227 ₨ (₨35,909) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.66 ₨ (₨1.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,113 ₨ (₨901) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 700 ₨ (₨298) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 972 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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(118,582 ₨)
in Colombo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨36,000
in Ahmednagar.
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